Tablet/Netbook hybrid running Windows

strictlytopsecret said:

I've been looking for a tablet/netbook hybrid, but haven't been able to find one running Windows.

I've read about the Samsung Sliding pc 7 series (TX100 ?), and it sounds like just the ticket.

I'd have the keyboard I need for writing/typing and the "cool" factor of the touchscreen.

I thought it was supposed to be released in March. Anyone know the status on this machine?

TIA,
~STS~

p.s. Just found out about the "Dell Duo". That may suit my needs. Anyone know of any other options for netbook/tablet hybrids running Windows?

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Can I ask why you want one that runs Windows? The biggest issue right now is that there isn't a Windows-based OS optimized for tablets. Any Windows experience on a tablet has been kludgy at best. Check out the reviews... everyone from Engadget to CNN said the Duo is slow, has crappy screen res, and horrible battery life. The Asus Eee EP121 has good reviews because it has the hardware to run Windows, but it's so expensive and heavy you might as well just use a laptop.

This may not be the appropriate spot to put this, but I noticed last year sometime that there is a kit available online with which, without a lot of technological savvy, you can turn an Acer net book into a touchscreen.

With a little fiddling, a mechanically inclined person could probably rebuild the hinge system for an Acer net book such that it could be rotated and flipped, and thus turned into a (rather thick) touchscreen tablet running Windows and which could also be rotated and closed for transport.

I know there are Windows-based tablets available, but the price tag on them remains astronomical for most people imnsho.

Still, a touchscreen net book with a flippable screen? Lightweight, ultra portable, and cheap ($248+$80 or about the cost of the net book plus a DVD burner).

The only drawback might be the 2-1/2 to 3-hour battery life of the standard 3-cell battery.

Okay, just did a bit more research. Dell's got a nice machine for $549, but there's also a flip-screen notification that can be made to almost any machine.

Looks like there are a lot of options for turning a standard laptop into a touchscreen tablet out ther already.

I run windows 7 on my convertable table (has a swival screen and is attached to a base with a key board.

It's an HP TMT2. I disagree with Win 7 being cludgy on a tablet, it's pretty fast, I have a a great resolution for my 12 in screen. I run office 2007 on it. Mine is both captivative and pressure sensitive (uses a stylus) and will switch between both automatically. When I edit drafts I can do it right on screen writing on the type written manuscript with the stylus. For reading I can just use touch.

I've had it for over a year now and it runs great. I also run photoshop on it for web development and various 3d graphics programs such as vue.

For ebook, I just use the apps versions of ebook readers...mostly Kindle. The weight and size is like reading a hard back.

Note that hybrids or tablet PCs are not cheap -- not netbook cheap anyway. Plus you'll have to deal with Windows' inherent issues such as malware, etc. So, if you just want to write and surf the Internet, there are cheaper and better options.

maestrowork said:

if you just want to write and surf the Internet, there are cheaper and better options.

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Yes, and nowadays most of the software I use is cross-platform anyway. That's the way to go if you want flexibility in choosing hardware.

Tirjasdyn said:

I run windows 7 on my convertable table (has a swival screen and is attached to a base with a key board.

It's an HP TMT2.

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Never met someone else with my computer...

I've had mine since August and I love it. It was a little pricey, but it was well worth it. (the only problem is whenever I get on another computer, I try touching the screen and start to wonder why it doesn't move >.<)

~Amber~

I think I found what you're looking for: IdeaPad S10-3t Tablet

http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...=50EC5C1454F34E85BC30BF5AECA2576E&action=init

xXVampyrePrincessXx said:

Never met someone else with my computer...

I've had mine since August and I love it. It was a little pricey, but it was well worth it. (the only problem is whenever I get on another computer, I try touching the screen and start to wonder why it doesn't move >.<)

~Amber~

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Yay! Yeah, non touch screens get me too now.